Thriller / Mystery

Butter by Asako Yuzuki

The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story.  

Camino Ghosts by John Grisham

Grisham’s writing is known for its gripping narratives and well-developed characters, and "Camino Ghosts" continues his tradition of delivering compelling legal thrillers with intricate plots and high stakes.

Cherish Farrah by Bethany C. Morrow

Told in Farrah’s chilling, unforgettable voice and weaving in searing commentary on race and class, this slow-burn social horror will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page.

Circle of Death: A Shadow Thriller by James Patterson , Brian Sitts

When a ruthless killer seeks to overturn the world order, our only hope is vigilante justice.  

City under One Roof by Iris Yamashita

A stranded detective tries to solve a murder in a tiny Alaskan town where everyone lives in a single high-rise building, in this gripping debut by an Academy Award–nominated screenwriter.  

Clouds of witness by Dorothy L. Sayers

Rustic old Riddlesdale Lodge was a Wimsey family retreat filled with country pleasures and the thrill of the hunt -- until the game turned up human and quite dead. He lay among the chrysanthemums, wore slippers and a dinner jacket and was Lord Peter's brother-in-law-to-be. His accused murderer was Wimsey's own brother, and if murder set all in the family wasn't enough to boggle the unflappable Lord Wimsey, perhaps a few twists of fate would be -- a mysterious vanishing midnight letter from Eg...

CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD

In Adam Cesare's terrifying young adult debut!

Crimson Frost

The storm was already whispering when Dr. Elena Myles stepped out of the observation dome and into the snow-blind world of Antarctica. It hadn’t fully hit yet—just a foretaste—but she could smell it in the air, sharp as ozone, heavy with dread. The radio had been silent for over an hour. Not even static. Just dead air.

Crimson River Pact

Every century, the Crimson River demands a sacrifice. When a rebellious scribe is chosen instead of a warrior, he must uncover the truth behind the ancient pact before the river consumes the world.

Crosshairs by James Patterson , James O. Born

James Patterson is known for his fast-paced, engaging storytelling, and with James O. Born contributing to the narrative, Crosshairs offers readers a thrilling and suspenseful experience, packed with action and unexpected developments.

Cut and Thirst by Margaret Atwood

Three women scheme to avenge an old friend in a darkly witty short story about loyalty, ambition, and delicious retribution by Margaret Atwood, the #1 bestselling author of The Handmaid’s Tale.

Death at the Excelsior by P. G. Wodehouse

The story's light-hearted nature, combined with the interplay of misunderstandings and miscommunication, is a hallmark of Wodehouse's early writing. While Death at the Excelsior isn’t as widely recognized or as fully developed as some of his later works, it provides a glimpse into the evolving style that would make Wodehouse famous, especially in his more mature works like the Jeeves and Wooster stories.